Newbies Party Episode7
1379 Words
Elk Pov
I turned around, but I couldn't put up any defense. The fireball was already too close.
I threw my hands up to shield myself and squeezed my eyes shut.
But nothing came.
I slowly opened my eyes to find a glowing crimson barrier surrounding me. It shimmered for only a brief moment before disappearing as if it had never existed.
Cain and Lisa rushed over, panic written all over their faces.
They immediately bombarded me with questions.
I simply nodded, still in a daze.
As I looked around the arena, I caught sight of a pair of stormy gray eyes watching me.
Then they were gone.
I blinked and shook my head.
NATALIA! That was reckless! You nearly injured a classmate. Three days of detention for you.Professor Glimmeria shouted.
Natalia's face twisted with barely contained rage.
Nova: Did he save us, or are we seeing things?
He saved us.
A warm feeling of gratitude spread through my chest.
Thankfully, it seemed no one had noticed the barrier.
Hmm...
I was so scared! Are you okay? said Lisa.
Yeah. I'm fine.
How did you survive that? said Cain.
It doesn't matter how. The important thing is that she's okay, said Lisa.
I nodded.
The mood in the arena had become gloomy after what had happened.
Trying to lighten the atmosphere, Cain smiled.
I know exactly what we need. I'm hosting the Newbies' Party tonight. It's an academy tradition that welcomes freshmen and gives them a chance to meet the upperclassmen, said Cain.
Yes! A party is a great idea! Lisa said.
I smiled.
A party didn't sound bad.
Maybe it would help me forget about Natalia...
...and distract me from him.
Elk's POV
Lisa and I returned to the dorm to get ready for the Newbies' Party.
I still can't believe Natalia actually did that, said Lisa.
Me neither. But forget about it. Let's just have some fun tonight.
You're right, said Lisa.
A few minutes later, we were ready.
Lisa wore a fitted T-shirt, jean shorts, and white sneakers, with her blue hair tied into a ponytail.
I wore a baby-blue mid-thigh sundress with white sneakers. My black hair was styled into a low bun, with a few soft curls framing my face.
Lisa looked us over and grinned.
Gurrrl... we look good,said Lisa.
I laughed.
I know. Now let's go, I said.
The party was being held in a forest clearing just outside the academy's magical barrier.
As soon as we arrived, our jaws dropped.
The clearing was breathtaking.
A crystal-clear lake shimmered beneath the moonlight while hundreds of floating lanterns drifted through the air. Fairy lights were woven through the towering trees, casting a warm golden glow across the entire area.
Long tables overflowed with food and drinks, laughter echoed everywhere, and music filled the night.
The party was already in full swing.
Cain spotted us and walked over.
His eyes widened slightly.
You two actually made it... and I have to say, you ladies look amazing,Cain said.
Lisa smirked proudly.
We know, said Lisa.
I smiled.
I wouldn't miss it, I said.
Good. Enjoy yourselves,said Cain.
We nodded.
Lisa and I grabbed a couple of drinks.
As I slowly sipped mine, I glanced around.
The hatred between the races still existed.
Most students only socialized with races they didn't dislike.
Vampires mingled with dragons, sirens, and spirits.
Fairies spent time with wolves, sirens, and spirits.
Werewolves chatted with dragons, sirens, and fairies.
Despite the old rivalries, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Lisa and I definitely put the word party into party.
We danced.
We laughed.
We chatted.
We drank.
For a while...
Everything was perfect.
Then—
ELK!, said Natalia.
I turned.
Natalia was storming toward me.
What now? I said.
It's your fault Headmaster Azravel punished me! I had to clean the girls' bathrooms for an entire week!, said Natalia.
You deserved it for locking me inside the classroom.
Her eyes blazed.
You little b***h! said Natalia.
She lunged at me.
Before she could reach me, Cain grabbed her wrist and yanked her back before stepping protectively in front of me.
Hidden behind one of the trees several yards away, Azravel silently watched everything unfold.
His hand pressed against the tree trunk so hard that the bark cracked beneath his grip.
Jealousy.
Possessiveness.
Both burned fiercely inside him.
Yet he remained hidden.
If you can't behave like a civilized person, I'll have someone throw you out, Cain said
Natalia yanked her wrist free before smirking.
Fine,said Natalia.
She looked directly at me.
Then let's play a game,said Natalia.
I stepped around Cain.
What game?,I said.
Natalia pulled out a dark green bottle.
A drinking contest,said Natalia.
She held up the bottle.
Astral Absinthe,said Natalia.
She poured the liquor into sixteen cups—eight for each of us.
First person to finish all eight cups wins,said Natalia.
She grinned wickedly.
The loser has to do one thing the winner says,said Natalia.
I smiled.
Deal,I said.
A crowd quickly gathered around us.
Whispers spread through the party.
Lisa looked nervous.
Are you sure? Astral Absinthe is one of the strongest liquors there is, said Lisa.
I nodded confidently.
She sighed before giving me an encouraging smile.
Cain stepped between us.
Ready… said Cain.
He raised his hand.
GO! Cain shouted.
Natalia and I immediately began chugging.
One cup.
Two.
Three.
The crowd erupted into cheers.
Soon Natalia was finishing her fourth cup while I had already reached my fifth.
Neither of us slowed down.
Cup after cup disappeared.
Before long...
We were both staring at our eighth and final cups.
I grabbed mine and finished it in one long gulp.
Natalia lifted hers...
Her vision suddenly blurred.
She swayed.
Then she collapsed before she could drink the last cup.
Nate barely caught her before she hit the ground.
Cain raised my hand.
The winner is... ELK! said Cain.
The crowd exploded with cheers.
Lisa immediately threw her arms around me.
You won! said Lisa.
I giggled, feeling more than a little tipsy.
Yeah... I said.
Hic.
A little while later, the excitement died down.
Wanting some fresh air, I wandered away from the party to sober up.
Nova: We're going to have the worst hangover tomorrow.
I groaned.
Don't remind me I said.
I had barely taken another step when two large arms suddenly wrapped around my waist.
I gasped.
A solid, muscular chest pressed against my back.
Leather.
Musk.
Wildfire.
His scent surrounded me completely.
Warm breath brushed against my ear.
Little Ruby… said Azravel.
His voice was low and possessive.
I don't like seeing other men near you, said Azravel.
Before I could respond, he gently bit my earlobe.
The teasing bite sent a shiver racing through my body.
I gasped softly.
He turned me around and gently pinned me against the tree.
Our eyes met.
Stormy gray locked onto crimson red.
He lifted my chin with one finger.
Little Ruby... said Azravel.
His gaze darkened.
I don't like sharing, said Azravel.
Without another word...
His lips crashed against mine.
My entire mind short-circuited.
My eyes widened.
For one breathtaking second...
I forgot how to breathe.
Then I slowly kissed him back.
Our lips moved together with growing passion.
He cupped my face gently, deepening the kiss.
Slow.
Tender.
Possessive.
Our lips fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces.
I felt myself melting into him.
When he finally pulled away, we both struggled to catch our breath.
Our foreheads rested together.
Our breaths mingled.
His eyes searched mine for only a heartbeat before desire overtook him again.
He captured my lips once more.
This kiss was different.
Hungrier.
Needier.
As though centuries of restraint had finally snapped.
I matched his intensity without realizing it.
He tasted like temptation itself.
My head became light.
The world spun.
Everything faded into darkness.
I went limp.
Azravel caught me before I could fall.
He looked down at my sleeping face and chuckled softly.
She passed out… said Azravel.
A small smile tugged at his lips.
She must've had too much to drink, said Azravel.
He brushed a loose strand of hair behind my ear.
My Little Ruby, said Azravel.
Still smiling, he lifted me effortlessly into a bridal carry and disappeared into the moonlit forest.
- Writer
